November 2016

Johnny Kelly set to be ratified as Roscommon Hurling Manager

Johnny Kelly set to be ratified as Roscommon Hurling Manager

Portumna man Johnny Kelly is set to be ratified as Roscommon Hurling Manager, succeeding fellow Galway native Justin Campbell. The incoming Roscommon Hurling Manager is best known for leading his native Club to two All-Ireland Club titles from three Final appearances. He has also previously managed the Galway Under 21 and Intermediate sides, helping the […]

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Roscommon Arts Centre presents “Bernadette” by Duncan Campbell

Roscommon Arts Centre presents “Bernadette” by Duncan Campbell

Roscommon Arts Centre is delighted to present Bernadette by Turner Prize winner Duncan Campbell. One of a trilogy of films, it focuses on female Irish dissident and political activist Bernadette Devlin. In 1969 Bernadette Devlin became the youngest woman ever elected to the British Parliament and she personified the young radical Catholics of Northern Ireland at

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Michael Fitzmaurice calls for urgent action on Farming issues

Michael Fitzmaurice calls for urgent action on Farming issues

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the Minister for Agriculture to take immediate action in a number of areas to address farmers in difficulty. Commenting on the Grain Crisis Michael Fitzmaurice said that there has been a “deafening silence” since Government representatives met industry stakeholders last month. He has urged Minister Creed to apply

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Eugene Murphy – “Garda deal must not lead to free for all public sector pay increases”

Eugene Murphy – “Garda deal must not lead to free for all public sector pay increases”

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has said that the Government must address the implications for the entire public sector as a result of the pay agreement with representatives of members of An Garda Síochána. Commenting on the agreement Eugene Murphy said “While the expected cost of this pay agreement between the Government, the

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Minister Denis Naughten confirms Cabinet approval of new flood laws

Minister Denis Naughten confirms Cabinet approval of new flood laws

Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that the Cabinet has approved a new law which will help to speed up emergency flood relief works within the River Shannon catchment and the catchment areas of other rivers throughout the country. The new law which is included in the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill

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Roscommon GAA announce retirements of Claffey and Carty

Roscommon GAA announce retirements of Claffey and Carty

Roscommon GAA have confirmed that two members of the 2016 Senior Football Panel, Geoffrey Claffey and Niall Carty, have retired from inter-county football. Castlerea man Claffey made his championship debut against Galway in 2006 and over the years has contributed impressively to Roscommon’s cause as the county’s goalkeeper. He won a Connacht Senior Football Championship

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